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major
subject of specialization chosen by a student of an institution of higher learning
mentor
trusted guide or counselor who provides information, advice and support
associate degree
requires 60 hours of coursework, usually taking two years to complete; vary based on school and subject area
Bachelor's Degree
requires 120 hours of coursework, usually taking four years to complete; include general education courses and courses specific to the student's major
extracurricular activities
activities falling outside of the normal, required curriculum of school
master's degree
advanced degree earned after completing a bachelor's degree; requires at least an additional 30 hours of coursework after the bachelor's degree
scholarship
financial aid awarded to a student, as for the purpose of attending an institution of higher learning, often offered for academic achievement; does not require repayment
grant
financial aid given to a student of an institution of higher learning by the federal government, state government, college, or organization; usually offered due to financial need; does not require repayment
loan
financial aid provided on the terms it will be repaid
doctoral degree
highest level of degree available; requires between 90 and 120 additional hours of coursework after the bachelor's degree (could be less if you already have a master's degree)
community/junior
institution of higher learning which offers associate degrees; often government supported and less expensive than universities and colleges
college
institution of higher learning which offers bachelor's degrees in liberal arts, science or both
university
institution of higher learning which offers teaching and research facilities and awards a variety of bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorates
technical school
institution of higher learning which offers training for specific careers, such as welding, culinary arts, plumbing, medical assisting, cosmetology, etc.; sometimes provide students with licensure, certification or associate degrees; also known as vocational college or trade school
work-study program
program providing financial aid to a student of an institution of higher learning in exchange for employment services